Chaise Roulante: Thanksgiving in Montreal
Emma Kivisild has travelled to Montreal several times with varying levels of mobility – she has MS and now uses a wheelchair. But on her recent Thanksgiving trip, she experienced the difference in accessibility between the East and West like never before.
Haida Gwaii: Wheelchair to the Edge of the World
Emma Kivisild: dreamer, adventurer, wheelchair user. Here’s how one SCI BC Peer pulled off the accessible trip of a lifetime—and why you’ll want to plan a trip to Haida Gwaii, too.
Adventure with SCI: Hitting the Waves in a Beach Wheelchair
The only thing between you and the water is a funny plastic contraption. SCI BC Peer Tabassum Chagani reflects on her accessible beach chair experience—and shares why everyone should venture out of their comfort zones and into the waves.
Adventure with SCI: Road Trip Tips
Do you feel like going on an adventure? Consider a few simple tips and tricks that will make make a huge difference in your travels.
Transgender with a Disability: One Man’s Journey Towards Acceptance and Belonging
Trevor had a secret: for 10 years he’d been living as a trans man. But when a Peer from his own SCI community came out, Trevor finally found his voice.
Dear Dancefloor Companion: I Wish You’d Quit Calling Me an Inspiration
Sure, her dance moves are kickass. But are you going to tell every other dancing person at the bar that they are inspiring? Probably not.
NCLGA Calls for Changes to BC Building Code
Be it resolved that… In an effort to improve accessibility standards, the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) calls for updates to the BC building code.
If I Knew Then: 8 Years After My Injury, I Finally Understand What It Means to Be “Okay”
“You are never going to walk again.” When Jessica Kruger first heard those words she was barely 15. Now, the quadriplegic model and athlete reflects on what it means to heal and grow.
Choose your terminology
Read Heather’s blog to find out more about appropriate terminology for disability issues.